Tim Sherwood has been handed the chance to take charge of Tottenham Hotspur
until the end of the season after being named as interim head coach in the
wake of the dismissal of André Villas-Boas yesterday.

Sherwood, who oversees youth development at White Hart Lane but has never
managed a senior team, will be in charge for the Capital One Cup
quarter-final at home to West Ham United tomorrow and the Barclays Premier
League match away to Southampton on Sunday, while the club consider
candidates for short-term and permanent managerial roles.

Tottenham’s favoured options for a long-term appointment include Cesare